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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Book Blast and Giveaway - Legacy Reborn

Legacy Reborn

by Genie
Gabriel

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BLURB:

An
attorney devoted to social causes and a burned out women's advocate help save
their home town while struggling not to fall in love. However, an unintended
pregnancy and a gift from the heart lead them on a journey to new possibilities
and love.

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EXCERPT

Once
more dressed in jeans and her well-worn cowboy boots, with a jacket thrown on
to ward off the chill evening air, Phoenix walked.

Against
a backdrop of blue-green mountain peaks and the lightly wooded hillsides closer
to the farm, the hens were settling in their coop, with only an occasional soft
clucking.

Inside
the boldly painted red barn, horses whickered in their stalls. She breathed
deeply of the scents of horse and hay as she ambled through the dusty
structure, then opened the side door and walked into the llama's pasture.

The
male immediately approached her and nuzzled her cheek as she slung her arm
around him. "I love you too, Romeo."

She
closed her eyes and relaxed against the animal's woolly neck. However, her
relaxation ended abruptly when the animal stiffened and emitted a shrill cry.

Following
the animal's gaze, Phoenix saw CJ standing on the other side of the corral with
his arms folded on the top board. "Will your llama spit in my face?"

"It's
alright, Romeo." Phoenix patted the llama, then walked slowly toward the
man who had occupied too much of her thoughts lately. "What brings you out
this way?"

"You
left the Governor's presentation right after you talked to Mitch. I wanted to
be sure you were okay."

All
the memories she had been trying to walk off slammed into Phoenix once more.
"What is okay? I'm not sure I've ever been okay or ever will be. How can I
find normal or happy when I don't think I've experienced those things?"

"You
come up your own version of what makes you happy."

"A
woman is dead because of me. How can I ever be happy knowing that?"

"Mitch
said Swaggerty was waiting for Charlene. If it hadn't been that night, he would
have killed her another way."

Phoenix let
that statement sink in. One part of her brain knew that was true. So why did
she cling to the blame for Charlene's death? Maybe she was afraid to move forward.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

I'm an
optimist whose rose-colored glasses have bent frames and cracked lenses. When
life

kicks me in the teeth, I find miracles and lessons I refused to learn an
easier way. In fact, I live with a small herd of miracles in the furry forms of
dogs, who are constantly trying to teach me to forgive, to play more, and to
love without limits. I write about people who find courage and integrity in the
darkest times of their lives, who rescue stray dogs and kittens, who find a
person they would willingly give their lives for, and who make their little
corners of the world a better place. People have remarked my stories
"aren't what they expected." With rose-colored glasses firmly in
place, I take that as a compliment. I invite you to share a piece of my world in
the pages of a book, and hope you find some surprises, some tears, some
laughter, and always a happy ending.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE to visit fifty blog sites, say hello and respond to comments? A looooong time!

I thoroughly enjoyed my Super Book Blast on July 9 organized by Goddess Fish. They are great to work with! I also very much appreciate all the blog hosts and everyone who stopped by and commented.

The winners of the gift cards have been selected and e-mails sent. I'm still waiting to hear back from a couple commenters and the blog host winner, but I will announce the commenters who have responded. They are: Shannon R., Grampy, jannashay, Rita W., MomJane, and bn100.

CONGRATULATIONS to all and many, many thanks to all the hosts, the commenters and everyone else who helped my Super Book Blast a very special day!